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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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